Paul Knight Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Several of my friends keep asking how to set a gripper and a couple have asked for a vid - John Eaton has already made one that I was going to post in Adams thread, but when I tried to dig it up, I couldn't find it, so I made one. hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nockowt1 Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 This is a great video Paul. Thanks for posting it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnus Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Very well explained Good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Sam Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Very nice video!! There is a couple of things in the video i have never thought of and that i will try as soon as posible. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 That was really helpful! Thanks, Paul! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justiceislost1988 Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Nice video, Paul. Not many people know that first gripper was a #4... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autolupus Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 The definitive gripper set tutorial video! Excellent work Paul! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumpster Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Outstanding tutorial Paul! You gave a few tips I may be able to use to help me get the #3 (and I've been using grippers for 2 years). The key pinch position on the setting hand and using your chest to help are ones I need to try out. My chest is weak but I may be able to get a little help out of it. Anyone not closing grippers as big a Paul should save this video and use it for reference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mac Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Good vid Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbe705 Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 super video. I bookmarked it and know I'll be going back to it. Brent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incindium Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Thats a really good video. I'm one of those guys that can't set a gripper worth a dime. While the hand placement you recommended actually seems to make me even weaker than with no set I'm going to continue to play with it and see if I can adapt your techniques in a way that will work for me. Thanks for posting the video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEETOP Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Very well explained Good job. Ditto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Knight Posted January 3, 2009 Author Share Posted January 3, 2009 guess it was Smitty's video I was thinking of from DieselCrew - just watched it , got it confused w/John's vid - oops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamTGlass Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Thanks Bro! Valuable tips-I will put them to use this afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEETOP Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Paul, what advice could you give on setting grippers with a very wide spread - where it's a big stretch to get the index finger round the non dogleg side? Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwils Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Great info Paul, thank you very much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdfk20 Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 (edited) Great video Paul, creating that wall to stop the gripper slipping out of position is something i haven't looked at properly i shall from now on, and also stretching the thumb to tighten the skin, thanks a lot! Edited January 3, 2009 by Pete1006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lol999 Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Brilliant Paul. I now understand how to set a gripper for the first time. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arron-brewer Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Excellent vid! I'm horrible at setting. I'll be using a couple of those tips during my workout tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grippster Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Excellent video, I can't wait to use some of those techniques when I can start gripping properly again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ae_yogi Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Thank you for taking the time to make that video. Definitely a good reference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booyah!!! Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Thank you Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lol999 Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Well I put it to the test last night after viewing. Not in workout mode, just sat in my recliner with the cat on my knee. Tried a few reps with the T, then the #1. Felt a bit strange compared to what I normally do, but there you go. Anyhow, time I thought to try it on the #2 which, with every vein bulging I usually get to within 2-3mm. This time, set it properly to I guess CCS and just shut the damned thing! No grunting, straining, cat still on my knee! Not only that I did it several more times as well. Sooo, I wheeled out the #3 I got for xmas and got this down below parallel under the same conditions. So what I've seen is: setting makes all the difference between closing and not closing, so learn how to do it! Cheers, Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Knight Posted January 4, 2009 Author Share Posted January 4, 2009 Well I put it to the test last night after viewing. Not in workout mode, just sat in my recliner with the cat on my knee. Tried a few reps with the T, then the #1. Felt a bit strange compared to what I normally do, but there you go.Anyhow, time I thought to try it on the #2 which, with every vein bulging I usually get to within 2-3mm. This time, set it properly to I guess CCS and just shut the damned thing! No grunting, straining, cat still on my knee! Not only that I did it several more times as well. Sooo, I wheeled out the #3 I got for xmas and got this down below parallel under the same conditions. So what I've seen is: setting makes all the difference between closing and not closing, so learn how to do it! Cheers, Lol Glad to hear it helped! ............. and yes it will feel a little weird and un-natural, but the more you practice it, the more natural it will feel and then it will feel strong, so repetition is the key Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocketman248 Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Great video Paul. I need to show this to a my buddy at work. He's been about 1mm away from the #2 for a while. I just watched him do it the other day, and he doesn't use a set at all. He just mashes it. I'm sure with a few minutes practice, he'll get it for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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